Obituaries

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jan 7, 1902

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.

Grant.—Died of old age, at Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa, Oct. 24, 1901, Brother James Grant, in the eighty-third year of his life. He leaves a widow, advanced in years, and four sons, to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the presence of a sympathetic audience. G. W. Reaser.

Munger.—Dr. J. A. Munger died at his home in Freeland, Mich., Sept. 28, 1901, aged 75 years, 11 months, and 22 days. Dr. Munger was the elder of the church, and had been a large share of the time for thirty-five years. He loved the truth, and was always ready to lend a helping hand in its promulgation. We miss him in the church, but we hope to meet him in the glad morning of the resurrection. K. T. Rogers Munger.

Marrow.—Mrs. Nancy Marrow died in Lead Hill, Ark., Nov. 28, 1901, aged 84 years and 9 months. For many years she was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and afterward of the Christian Church. She accepted present truth in the spring of 1893, and was faithful until her death. She was the only Sabbath-keeper in Lead Hill. Funeral services were conducted by the Baptist minister, who spoke words of comfort from 1 Thess. 4:13. Brice Marrow.

Potter.—Died at Wadena, Minn., Nov. 29, 1901, of typhoid fever, Ila, daughter of Brother Frank Potter, aged 7 years, 1 month, and 29 days. Ila was a bright, loving child, whose untimely death has brought keenest sorrow to the hearts of a large circle of relatives and friends. Brother Potter has the sympathy of his brethren, as it is but three weeks since his faithful wife fell a victim to the same disease. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother G. M. Dimmick. *

Chapel.—Died of prostatitis and old age, Oct. 16, 1901, L. R. Chapel, of the Rosevelt church, N. Y., in his 86th year. Brother Chapel had long been looking hopefully for our Lord’s second coming, having been in the First Angel’s Message of 1843–44. He early accepted the Sabbath truth under the third message, in which he remained faithful to the close. His wife survives him. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, in a discourse based on 2 Cor. 1:2–4. Burial at Fulton. J. W. Raymond.

Buckner.—Died at San Jose, Cal., Nov. 1, 1901, Sister Rosa Reece Buckner, wife of W. G. Buckner. She was born in Huntington, Ind., May 18, 1850; accepted present truth in 1881. She was actively engaged in missionary work among the colored people in Montgomery, Ala., for two or three years. Funeral service was conducted by J. W. Bagby.

Shook.—Brother Elijah Shook, late of Jonesboro, Ind., and well known to many throughout the State, was born April 10, 1840, in Darke County, Ohio; died Oct. 28, 1901, aged 61 years, 6 months, 18 days. He gave evidence that he was at peace with God, and counseled his family to meet him in the better world. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Heb. 9:27, 28. T. M. Roberts.

Crowther.—Died of fever, in Port of Spain, Trinidad, Elder L. M. Crowther, Aug. 25, 1901. He was born in Illinois, Dec. 28, 1858. Sixteen years ago he accepted the truth in Kansas. He attended Battle Creek College for two years, and worked at canvassing and tent labor in Kansas. Later he labored in Dakota, from which place he was called to Trinidad, South America, in 1900. We have laid him to rest till Jesus comes. He leaves a wife, one son, and one daughter. Mrs. L. M. Crowther.

Burgess.—Clifford Butler Burgess, youngest son of E. O. and I. M. Burgess, born at Bridgewater, S. D., April 18, 1896; died at Mountain View, Mo., Nov. 28, 1901, of pneumonia. He was sick but five days. No minister of our faith being near, Rev. McCloskey (Presbyterian) spoke comforting words at the funeral, from 2 Sam. 12:23. Little Clifford will be missed in the Sabbath-school and home, but he sleeps in Jesus, and will soon wake to life and immortality. Mrs. W. S. Cruzan.

Barrows.—Died suddenly, Dec. 10, 1901, of pneumonia, our dear brother, Hamlet W. Barrows, of Barton Landing, Vt. From early childhood he had been a believer in the Third Angel’s Message, and was its ardent supporter. He was regarded by all as a man of strict Christian integrity and moral worth. Since 1884 he had been the elder of the Strasburg and Charleston Seventh-day Adventist church. He had the confidence and esteem of all his brethren. Words of comfort were given from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8, by the writer, assisted by the Congregationalist minister of the place. C. H. Drown.

Meilicke.—Died, after long suffering, Dec. 3, 1901, at Windom, Minn., Anna Louisa Meilicke, wife of Dr. A. C. Meilicke, at the age of 53 years. The deceased, with her quiet yet always happy disposition, has been to her husband an indispensable help, although suffering from lung trouble for at least fifteen years. The kindness of Brother and Sister Meilicke was instrumental in bringing the writer into the truth, and caused him to give himself to the Lord. Elder Savage, a friend of the family, conducted the services, speaking words of comfort based upon Isa. 60:1; Rev. 22:1–7; 1 Cor. 15:55–57. T. Valentine.

Garner.—Died near Bourne, Idaho, October 28, 1901, of diphtheria, our little Ray, aged 7 years, 5 days, after an illness of only four days. He always loved to talk of the new earth. When he knew that he must leave us, he tried to comfort us with the words, “The Lord will take care of me.” November 14, our oldest boy, Louie, aged 9 years, 1 month, 8 days, was taken away with the same disease. Just before he died, he asked mama to read about the place that Jesus had gone to prepare. He wished the Lord would come. We have the blessed assurance that, if faithful, we shall meet our dear boys, never to part again. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Garner.

Welker.—Died at the home of Brother and Sister Thoreatt, Columbia, Tenn., July 27, 1901, Sister Charity Welker, at an advanced age. The immediate cause of her death was flux. The writer became acquainted with her several years ago in Minnesota. Although for many years in frail health, her life was an inspiration and encouragement to those toiling in the Master’s vineyard. While she had means, she gave liberally for the support of the cause. The late years of her life were spent in Tennessee, where she peacefully passed away, perfectly willing to rest until the Life-giver comes. Thanks be to God for the blessed hope. Funeral services were conducted by Pastor A. P. McFerrin (Methodist). N. W. Allee.

Cornell.—Mrs. Angeline M. A. Cornell, whose maiden name was Lyon, daughter of Henry and Deborah Lyon, was born in the township of Plymouth, Mich., May 26, 1828; died Dec. 5, 1901, aged 73 years, 5 months, 10 days. She suffered a heavy stroke of paralysis in April, 1893, nine years ago in April next. Under this she gradually sank till the day of her death. June 23, 1849, she was united in marriage with Elder M. E. Cornell, who was then beginning to labor publicly for the First-day Adventists. They began the observance of the seventh day as the Sabbath at about the same time, and she was associated with him in labor for forty-four years. He died Nov. 21, 1893. Through her association and labors with her husband, she formed a very extensive acquaintance with this people. U. S.

Anderson.—Died at his home in Big Springs, S. D., Dec. 16, 1901, Brother P. A. Anderson, aged 64 years, 4 months, 1 day. He was born in Sweden, Aug. 15, 1837. At the age of twenty-five years he was baptized and joined the Baptist Church. In 1869 he came to America, and settled in South Dakota. About twenty-five years ago he heard and accepted the truths of the Advent message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he was a faithful and esteemed member at the time of his death. He was a tender husband and father in the home, and an upright neighbor. A faithful companion, son, and two daughters, and a large circle of friends mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Nelson, pastor of the Baptist church. Text, Mark 11:22. N. W. Allee.

Johnson.—Died Dec. 13, 1901, at 1600 W. Madison Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, Matilda A. Johnson, aged 56 years, 3 months, 13 days. In 1889 she and her husband and two daughters fully accepted the message under the preaching of Elders Saxby and Russell. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. J. Van Horn.

Buchanan.—Died very suddenly of scarlet fever, Dec. 9, 1901, Lillian Buchanan, only daughter of Dr. J. G. and Lucy Buchanan, of Knoxville, Tenn., aged 13 years. She was a loving, obedient child in her home, and her Christian character made for her many friends. We laid her away to rest, fully expecting to meet her in the swiftly approaching resurrection morn. Geo. W. Wells.

Burbridge.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. M. Pellette, Oswego, Kan., Dec. 18, 1901, Andrew Jackson Burbridge, aged 87 years, 8 months, 4 days. He experienced religion about fifty-one years ago, and for the past forty years has belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He died in full faith and hope of the soon coming of the Redeemer. Services were held at the home of Mrs. Pellette, conducted by Brother J. H. Hensley. Mrs. E. Blasey.

Neff.—Louisa Neff, wife of Elder A. C. Neff, was born Dec. 11, 1846, and fell asleep in Jesus, Dec. 9, 1901, aged 55 years, 2 days. Sister Neff, with her husband, was among the first to accept present truth nearly twenty-five years ago, when the message first came to Virginia. She remained constant in her faith in Christ, and rests in hope of the resurrection of the just at the last day. She was laid away in the presence of a large concourse of people. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Mark 14:8, first clause. R. D. Hottel.

Wood.—Died in Alameda, near Oakland, Cal., Dec. 6, 1901, of jaundice, Miss M. R. Wood, aged 63 years. She devoted her active life to teaching. She acquired a knowledge of other languages, and taught in different countries. She had just spent some time in Cuba, and was in Mexico when disease fastened upon her. Sixteen years ago she and her two surviving sisters accepted the Sabbath, since which time she devoted much of her means to helping the needy. She died with bright hope of having a part in the resurrection of the just. The funeral was attended by the writer. A. C. Bourdeau.

Bartley.—Mrs. Sophia Richmond Bartley was born in Richmond County, Ohio, Oct. 10, 1839; died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. T. Reed, Nov. 23, 1901, aged 62 years, 1 month, and 13 days. She was married to John S. Bartley, Aug. 9, 1863. To this union were born three children, two of whom are left to mourn their loss. Mrs. Bartley was a member of the United Brethren church of Pleasant Lake. About the year 1880 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Wolf Lake. She died in the full assurance of faith, in the hope of a glorious resurrection at the soon coming of Christ. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. D. A. Corkham.

Harris.—Mrs. Sarah Ann Harris was born in Canada, June 10, 1857; died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 5, 1901. She came to Michigan with her parents when about twelve years of age, soon after which she was converted and baptized. In May, 1875, she was united in marriage to Jasper C. Harris, and with him accepted the Third Angel’s Message in 1875. She was a faithful, consistent, Christian wife, an affectionate, loving mother, and the spirit she cherished in her heart to help others, led her to assist those in need, even beyond what her strength would allow. For a number of years she has been a sufferer from heart trouble, and was taking treatment at the Sanitarium at the time of her death, which occurred very suddenly. She leaves a husband, seven children, father, and other relatives to mourn their loss. But they mourn not as those who have no hope; for of her it can be truly said, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” She was taken to Edenville for burial, where a large congregation of sympathizing friends and relatives assembled. She will be missed in the church, and the home will suffer a great loss. But the same Jesus that came to the tomb of Lazarus and awoke him from sleep will soon call again, and all who sleep in Jesus will come forth. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Num. 23:10, last clause. W. C. Hebner.

Parmele.—Viola A. Kirk was born in Williams County, Ohio, Aug. 22, 1867, in which place and in Hillsdale County, Michigan, she spent her girlhood days. At the age of about eighteen years she began public school teaching, in which vocation she continued for several years. Later she went to Battle Creek, Mich., to attend the Seventh-day Adventist college for the purpose of fitting herself for service for her Master, whose cause she espoused at the age of thirteen years, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She continued in attendance at the Battle Creek College for a period of about three years, when she connected with the Review and Herald Publishing House. Nov. 29, 1891, she was united in marriage to Elder R. W. Parmele. From that day to her death she has been a faithful, loving, and devoted wife, though during much of this time she has been sorely afflicted with disease. About three years ago she lay sick for eight weeks with typhoid fever, from the effects of which she never fully recovered. This sickness left her with valvular disease of the heart, which resulted in her death, at 11 P. M., Dec. 11, 1901. Her entire life after her conversion was one of devotion to her Master, and even after she was stricken with her last sickness, for two days she was bolstered up in bed in order that she might do service for the Lord in teaching some of His little ones. It can truthfully be said of her that “she hath done what she could.” She fell at her post. Though it is with a great struggle that we yield her, we know that she rests in hope. We laid her away in the Topeka cemetery December 13. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. E. T. Russell.